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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 7, 2009; 15(1): 86-94
Published online Jan 7, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.86
Published online Jan 7, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.86
Table 5 Sensitivities of various diagnostic modalities for detection of clonorchiasis
Diagnostic modalities | Infected persons, who were tested (n) | Positive results (n) | Sensitivity (%) |
Fecal exam for eggs | 321 | 55 | 17.1 |
ELISA for circulating antibody | 362 | 157 | 43.40 |
Intradermal test | 302 | 225 | 74.50 |
Examination of collected bile | 134 | 14 | 10.40 |
Radiologic findings | 295 | 34 | 11.50 |
- Citation: Kim HG, Han J, Kim MH, Cho KH, Shin IH, Kim GH, Kim JS, Kim JB, Kim TN, Kim TH, Kim TH, Kim JW, Ryu JK, Moon YS, Moon JH, Park SJ, Park CG, Bang SJ, Yang CH, Yoo KS, Yoo BM, Lee KT, Lee DK, Lee BS, Lee SS, Lee SO, Lee WJ, Cho CM, Joo YE, Cheon GJ, Choi YW, Chung JB, Yoon YB. Prevalence of clonorchiasis in patients with gastrointestinal disease: A Korean nationwide multicenter survey. World J Gastroenterol 2009; 15(1): 86-94
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v15/i1/86.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.15.86